wood nettle

/wʊd ˌnɛdl/
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Definitions of wood nettle
  1. noun
    American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles
    synonyms: Laportea canadensis
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    type of:
    nettle
    any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
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